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Spitting Spider? 1 of 3

Spitting Spider? 1 of 3
Wilton, Indoors, Saratoga County, New York, USA
January 17, 2011
Size: 1/4 inch
Other then the common house spider, this spider is the most common indoor spider in this area. Finally want to make sure I am correct in assuming it is a "spitting spider?" Thank you!!!
Kenny

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For what it's worth...
...I also vote for Pholcidae. It does resemble Pholcus phalangioides, but I'd wait for one of the spider specialists to take the ID past family, if it's possible to do so.

Did you consider
Pholcidae (Cellar Spiders) ?

 
I saved the specimen
in case anyone would like it for further work. Been saving more of what I find just in case. I like to get to species if I can. So specialist, don't be shy- I'll drop it in the mail if you'd like.
Kenny

 
It does resemble
something very near Pholcus phalangioides?, we'll see if there's agreement??

As a note: This spider however, just for the record, is found in bright rooms and ceiling edges throughout homes. Never would have labeled it a "cellar" spider. I would make a minor argument that this variant in Saratoga NY is very common on upper floors. This individual spider, made its way into an aquarium, where it built its web just under the light, catching gnats here.

Kenny

 
Common name
"Cellar spider" is just its common name and not a law. The spiders probably even existed before people had basements! Ghost spiders are still alive. I'm not sure if orbweavers actually "weave" (I think weaving should require interlacing). That is why common names are probably more misleading than helpful, but they are often easier to say. :-)
This one was found outside, but it may be a "House Centipede"

 
Yes
point well taken. . .I realized that, but just for a behavioral note on this particular animal, thought I'd add that.

Best,
K

 
no didn't consider
Pholcidae. . .hum.

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